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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1934

Page

6

Prominent Sidneyite Is Married Recently

Merle Billeter son of Mr and Mrs J W Billeter and Anna Zimola were united in marriage at the Catholic church last Friday morning Rev Anton Link officiating. Mr Billeter was raised on a Sunol area farm and attended Sunol schools while Miss Zimola has resided in Sidney for years. Attendants were Miss Anna Mary Kralik of Colon and Chester Krueger. The couple left for a honeymoon in the eastern part of the state visiting Omaha Fremont and Nickerson before returning to Sidney to reside.

Merle Billeter J. W. Billeter Anna Zimola Anton Link Billeter Sunol Miss Zimola Sidney Anna Mary Kralik Colon Nebr Chester Krueger Omaha Fremont Nickerson

Efficiency In CWA Is Goal

Federal Re employment Director Hodge in Nebraska said efficiency as the aim of the civil works program should extend beyond mid February. He noted the job so far was to get men to work and that success. now the focus shifts to making the work as efficient as possible if continued, and placing work suited to the unemployed.

Hodge Nebraska

Minstrel Show To Be Given In This City

Archie Wheeler directs Gurley schools music program for a minstrel show titled Down South in Dixie. Over fifty cast members will perform in a Sidney presentation yet to have a venue or date set. Wheeler also trains a sixteen piece band to provide the negro music for the production.

Down South In Dixie Archie Wheeler Gurley Wheeler Sidney Weeler

Urge School Opening To Be Later Next Fall

Nebraska state board of agriculture recommends delaying opening of all Nebraska schools to the second week in September to avoid conflicts with the state fair. The annual meeting began with nominations for fourteen expiring terms and two vacancies. Anticipated election contest may pit Secretary Reed against George Jackson, who resigned as secretary last year. Nominated in the district are E. R. Purcell of Broken Bow, A. W. Atkins of Bridgeport, and J. A. Boyd of Kearney.

Nebraska Nebraska State Board of Agriculture Reed George Jackson E. R. Purcell Broken Bow A. W. Atkins Bridgeport J. A. Boyd Kearney

High School Program Delights Wednesday Assembly

A varied student program was warmly received by the entire assembly. Under committee head Jane Dimery the event featured violin solos by Carolyn Kennedy with Lois Hardy at piano, a humorous reading by Fern Poquette, vocal solos by Duncan Wagner with Kennedy, Laura Jameson with Gordon Tobin, lively instrumentals by Jack Sparks, John Pavlat, and Clifford Davis, plus a classical piano solo by Helen Ayle. Future Wednesday 3:20 PM assemblies are planned.

Jane Dimery Carolyn Kennedy Lois Hardy Fern Poquette Duncan Wagner Laura Jameson Gordon Tobin Jack Sparks John Pavlat Clifford Davis Helen Ayle

Emergency Jobs Debated By CWA Head In Nebraska

Federal Re-employment Director George Hodges warned that negligence by CWA officials will be charged and urged managers to plan two winter work programs. He warned of widespread lay offs if snow disrupts operations and said the CWA could extend beyond February 15 toward May 1, pending Congress.

CWA George Hodges Witter Nebraska Hodge

Buffalo Meat Offered In Sidney This Week

The Central market offers a freshly killed buffalo calf from the government reservation in South Dakota. Carl Olson stated the meat will be available to Sidney patrons this week and he believes residents will enjoy a dish once popular in the west.

South Dakota Carl Olson Olson

Ahepa Meeting Set for Bayard and Area

Sidney residents of Greek descent and neighbors from Alliance Scottsbluff Bridgeport and nearby towns will gather in Bayard Sunday afternoon for an Ahepa event led by Dr Marcus Wilkinson governor of the Order of Ahepa in the Rocky Mountain states He will speak after Greek Orthodox services at Bayard with Rev Father Andronopulos. Dr Wilkinson tours the region after earlier services in Cheyenne Casper and Denver advancing to Pueblo and Salt Lake City. The Order of Ahepa numbers about 40000 members nationwide.

15 Hour CWA Plan Affects Rural Nebraska Towns

Federal relief agent Haynes outlined a 15 hour maximum work week for CWA projects in rural Nebraska towns under 2500 residents, starting the next payroll week. The plan aims to create more jobs without increasing total hours, though families with large needs may exceed 15 hours. Hodge noted local committees failed to align projects with unemployment needs.

Haynes Nebraska George Hodge Sheridan County Joe W. Leedom Gordon CWA Jcs Rushville Hay Springs Hodge CWA

Interesting Program At Nite Club Monday

The night club program starts promptly at 8 oclock with practice sessions this week. Members of the guild are now selling tickets at 50 cents each.

Nite Club Page One

Shoe Fund Donations Sought in City

Community drive seeks shoes for those in need as Kensington ladies sponsor the effort. Committee chair Mrs. B. J. Leonard, linked to Red Cross volunteer work, leads the fundraising, with volunteers eager for support from locals.

Ladies of the Kensington B. J. Leonard Shoe Fund

Non-Stock Co Op to Function in County

A non stock co operative formed under the non stock marketing act will operate in the county. No capital stock is authorized and the association is organized as a non stock entity. It is to be incorporated for twenty years from January 13, 1934.

Clemency Denied To Slayer Of Marshall

Womans reformatory parole for Ella Dillon in Buffalo County follows an indeterminate sentence. The record notes the offender was sentenced August 23 1933 and previously sentenced June 4 1928 amid a description of clemency denial continuation from page one.

Marshall Womans Reformatory Parole la Ella Dillon Buffalo County

Crop Values Rise On Higher Market Prices

Federal statisticians report farmers hold major crops worth more after price gains on Chicago markets. Wheat at 90 cents elevates farm stock value to 177 million, up 13.6 million. corn rises to 755 million, a 19.45 million gain. oats increase about 6.76 million from 229.95 million.

Chicago Roosevelt Department of Agriculture

National President Ida B Wise Smith to Speak Here

Ida B Wise Smith national president of the Womans Christian Temperance Union will speak at the Methodist church Sunday January 21 at 7 30 p m Local W C T U members call the engagement a high honor and invite the public A union church service will follow with attendees from other churches joining the Methodist program for the address by prominent American women

Ida B. Wise Smith Womans Christian Temperance Union

Corn Hog Talk Highlights Farm Price Gaps In Sidney

A Sidney session on corn hog contracts examined farm value swings from 1910 to 1930 and how signing choices affect payment timelines. Officials explained two signature options, contract binding effects, and policy details while urging farmers to attend upcoming community meetings for full guidance.

Dave Ou United States Gould Nebraska Washington

Ban on Gambling Is Put Down This Week

Legal authorities announce a citywide ban on gambling activities this week and urge observance to curb illegal games and associated disturbances across municipalities.

4-H Program To Get Under Way Shortly

The article describes a new plan for 4-H clubs with county committee members acting as a contact and support group rather than local leaders. It notes Willey will be busier and that only two or three general meetings may be needed to organize clubs, carry on work, and finish tasks.

Willey

Beers Business Trends From Records And Market News

Pulling weather and anticipated Washington action lifted grain futures in Omaha and Chicago with wheat gains on the week while corn prices rose amid higher receipts. Banks show deposits up in major cities and Dunn and Bradstreet notes strong gains. CWA and CWS checks continue to stimulate retail trade as Nebraska workers approach the PWA payroll boost.

Washington Omaha Chicago Dallas Dunn and Bradstreet CWA CWS Nebraska PWA

Restrictions Imposed On All Idle Tracts

Farmers speak on corn h og program limits Iowa Nebraska farmers discuss restricting idle tracts for 1934 harvest. They view payments as rent and intend to seed down land, leaving it fallow or improving it for 1935 while using benefits to cover taxes and interest.

Nebraska

Calf Theft Leads to Two Arrests This Week

Police credited swift investigation and solid clues in capturing Tebler and Stevens for calf theft. Tobler remained in county jail while another suspect stayed in city jail to prevent cross stories.

Stevens Tebler Tobler Addrent

Thrift Theme Highlighted At PTA General Session

In a Junior high PTA meeting held Wednesday evening January 17, thrift was the keynote. A. J. Jorgensen of the American National Bank contrasted thrift with miserliness and noted Franklin’s thrift driven life. The program included an invocation by Mrs. F. A. Besh, a show committee report by Mrs. K. S. Agnew, and A. R. Kendree’s violin solo.

A. J. Jorgensen American National Bank Benjamin Franklin Franklin F. A. Besh K. S. Agnew A. R. Kendree

Mrs Pindell and Agnew Endorse Upcoming Show

Mrs I L Pindell presents piano solos while Mrs Agnew backs the showing of Little Women next month for children and adults. In the high school division Vocational Agriculture boys outline the unit taught by Sidney Smitta Hughess.

I. L. Pindell

Maple Grove social rounds reflect tight-knit weekly visits

Art Sassaman and neighbors share meals and calls across Maple Grove in a string of afternoon and evening visits. Families including the Spiker, Gade, Johnson, Irwin, Nightengale, Walker, Hokom, and Hade households gather for suppers, birthdays, and club meetings. Several trips to Denver and nearby towns are noted among residents.

Abcul the New AIRMOTOR 102 MODEL Windmill

Introducing the AIRMOTOR 102 with six bolt wheel, round tension wheel arms, and a hub screw. Features include an extra large wheel shaft, removable bearings, quiet gears, adjustable stroke, and a self oiled pump role. Service phone 8-Fl4.

Abcul

Community Social Visits Highlight Weekend Notes

On Sunday the Sharmans hosted supper with C O Hade and children Frances Charles and Dallas visiting Newt Berggren on Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Ed Miles were guests Monday at W mans. Sam and Revert Trainan Wallace stopped by the Harol home Monday afternoon.

Earl Nightengate Elizabeth Bryant Ed Miles Joe Green John Owen¢g Eli Henderson Co. O. Hade Frances Charles Dallas George Davis Russell Kinkade Twilla June H. P. Cortney Ed Cortney’s C. O. Hade Newt Berggren W. Man’s Sam and Revert Trainan Wallace Harol Home

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